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Last night’s ESPYs (Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly) featured the usual cast of superstar athletes with Kobe Bryant, Alex Rodriguez and Tiger Woods all taking home awards. However, among the many sports icons and celebrities were Central Washington University softball players Mallory Holtman and Liz Wallace who took home the ESPY for the year’s best moment.
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This weekend’s Bite of Seattle presented the adventurous eater more than a few opportunities to experience unique cuisine. With more than 100 food booths on hand for the three-day festival, it was not hard to find a dish that I hadn’t tried (and some I hadn’t even heard of).
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This weekend nearly a half a million people will attend the ‘Bite of Seattle’ at the Seattle Center, where they will find much more than your traditional deep-fried fair food. In its 27th year, Seattle’s annual food fest is in-step with Americans’ increased desire for healthier diets and lifestyles.
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The “Inspiring Impressionism: The Impressionists and the Art of the Past” exhibit at the Seattle Art Museum brings to light the artists of the past that helped to shape the art of the impressionists and the art of the future.
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You’ve got to admire the commitment of fans who populate midnight screenings every time a nerd-friendly genre movie arrives in theaters. It’s undeniably impressive to see hundreds of like-minded strangers wait in a crowded line for hours just to be one of the first to see a new film. Especially impressive are those who go decked out in full fanboy regalia with costumes or themed clothing and swag.
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